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EducationalPrograms

1-877-287-4890

The North BerrienHistoricalMuseum offers year-

round opportunities

to learn about local

history and culture.

At the museum, in the classroom, or out in

the community, our programs bring the past to

life. Contact the Director of Education to learn

more or to schedule an engaging and memorable

program for your class or community group. j

NORTH BERRIENHISTORICALMUSEUM

ToursPresentations

Traveling Trunks

Contact:

Tracy GieradaDirector of Education

E-mail: nbhs2@sbcglobal.netPhone: (269) 468-3330Fax:(269) 468-4083

North Berrien Historical Society300 Coloma Ave., P.O. Box 207

Coloma, MI 49038

www.NorthBerrienHistory.org

The North Berrien Historical Museum collects,

preserves, and displays the history of Hagar,

Coloma, Watervliet, and Bainbridge Townships

and the cities of Coloma and Watervliet. From the

shores of Lake Michigan and Paw Paw Lake to the

rolling hills of the fruit belt, discover the heritage ofsouthwest Michigan.j

F r e e A d m i s s i o n

Public Hours

SUMMERTuesday through Saturday, 10am - 4pm

WINTERTuesday through Friday, 10am - 4pm

300 Coloma Ave, Coloma, MI 49038(across from Coloma High School)

www.NorthBerrienHistory.org

NORTH BERRIENHISTORICALMUSEUM

Exhibit Highlights

Agriculture

Printing

Archaeology& Potawatomi

Lumbering

Tourism

Transportation

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Age 14 and up45 min. Narrated Slide ShowsAvailable at the museum or off-site.

Hagar Township History

Bainbridge Township History Coloma History Watervliet History Paw Paw Lake History North Berrien Notables North Berrien Interurban Railways

All AgesHands-on Group Lessons Available at the museum or off-site.

Crazy Quilts game and craft

Shake and make fresh butter

Write with a quill pen and berry ink

Play local history boat bingo Make birch bark canoe models Make Potawatomi Karyahnkoo sign models Make news-type prints of your own name

Tours Presentations Traveling TrunksMake history hands-on and relatable for all

ages with the lessons plans, artifacts, pictures,videos, and books in our Traveling Trunks. Uponrequest, programs are conducted by the NBHS

Museum Educator. Free rentals can be scheduledby calling (269) 468-3330 or e-mailing nbhs2@sbcglobal.net.

Potawatomi Past & PresentSee and touch some of the historic andcontemporary culture of the PokagonBand of Potawatomi Indians.

Fur, Forest, & Frontier DaysIllustrate the early exploration andsettlement of this area from LaSalleto the coming of the railroad.

Lincolns LegacyBring to life the stories of slaves, CivilWar soldiers, and Mary and AbrahamLincoln. Courtesy of the LincolnPresidential Library and Museum.All About Barns

Discover how local Historic Barnswere built and what they have to sayabout the past.

Michigans Fruit BeltLearn how our farmers once suppliedthe Worlds Largest Fruit Marketin Benton Harbor. Courtesy of TheHeritage Museum and Cultural Center.

Fun & GamesPlay with old-fashioned toys, teachhistoric games, and hear music of theold Paw Paw Lake dance halls.

For TeachersPrimary Sources AssistanceWe can help connect you with primaryhistorical documents and images toenrich your students lessons in history,K through 12. Just call or e-mail.

Public SpaceContact us to discuss using one of our galleries as

a public venue for work by your students!Bus SponsorshipsNeed bus funding to bring your classto the museum? We may be able toconnect you with a grant.

Online ResourcesGo to our website and click on Education for downloadable student worksheets, web links,

and more.

Museum Tours

Walking Tours

Downtown Coloma Coloma Cemetery Downtown Watervliet

Watervliet Cemetery Lake Shore Cemetery More upon request

School tours meet Michigans Social StudiesGrade Level Content Expectations for History. Allschool programs are free of charge.

ThirdGrade

The Indians andPioneers in your Backyard Getto know the Native Americansand early European explorers, furtraders, and settlers in our arealeading up to Michigans statehoodin 1837.Fourth Grade MakingHistory: Shingles, Peaches,and Paper Learn about local

industries from the past anddiscover artifacts, images andstories that connect to U.S. historyfrom statehood to the present.

All Ages With advance notice,we can provide free guided tours ofthe museum to groups of any size.Tours last 30 to 60 minutes and can focus on requested topics.Visit our website or call for information on current travelingand temporary exhibits.

All Ages Schedule your groupfor a guided cemetery or other

historical walk in yourNorth Berrien community.